United will qualify top of Group A if they draw with CSKA Moscow on December 5 - although they will only fail to reach the next round if the Russian side beat them by seven clear goals at Old Trafford.

With Brighton waiting at the weekend, Mourinho wasted no time getting his squad back to Blighty.

The 1hour 45minute flight actually sees travellers cross the border into France to fly back from the EuroAirport, which serves Basel (Switzerland), Mulhouse (France) and Freiburg (Germany).

Latest Man Utd news

Exclusive

KING ERIC

Sir Alex Ferguson always knew Eric Cantona would become an Old Trafford legend

Exclusive

25 YEARS ON

The incredible inside story of how Eric Cantona revolutionised Manchester Utd

Basel 1 Man Utd 0

Jose's men blow chance to seal last 16 place after conceding late winner